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ADEQ Water Distribution Grade 1 Certification Practice Exam | Operator Test Prep

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Prepare for the Water Distribution Grade 1 certification exam with this ADEQ practice test. Includes review questions on distribution system operations, pumps, valves, pipeline maintenance, water quality monitoring, and safety standards used by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and industry guidelines from the American Water Works Association.

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Water Distribution Grade 1 Certification ADEQ Practice Exam
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_78tfea

1. What is the general definition of an Atom
ion? An _________ with a positive or
negative charge

2. A continuous positive pressure in a Backflow Event
distribution system is essential for
preventing what event?

3. _____________ water pressure must Minimum
be maintained to ensure adequate
customer service during peak flow
periods. However, minimum posi-
tive pressure must be maintained in
mains to protect against backflow or
backsiphonage from cross-connec-
tions.

4. Name the most common CAUSE for Backflow
public water supply contamination.
_________________ or cross-connection

5. What does a backsiphonage condi- Reduced
tion usually cause? __________ pres-
sure or negative pressure on the ser-
vice or supply side.

6. What does a double check valve back- Pollution
flow assembly provide effective pro-
tection from? Both backpressure and
backsiphonage of ____________.

7. Cross-Connection




, Water Distribution Grade 1 Certification ADEQ Practice Exam
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What is equipment that utilizes water
for cooling, lubrication, washing or
as a solvent always susceptible to?

8. What is the difference between a Relief Valve
reduced pressure principle backflow
device and a double check backflow
device? The RP has a ______________.

9. What is the maximum time period 1
between having a backflow device
tested by a certified backflow tester?
______________ year.

10. What is the regulatory definition of a PWS
cross-connection in a water supply? A
physical connection between a pub-
lic water system and any source of
water or other substance that may
lead to contamination of the water
provided by the _____________ through
backflow.

11. What is the name of a type of valve Bypass Valve
that reduces the differential pressure
across a closed disk making the main
valve easier to open and close?

12. As soon as Cl2 gas enters the throat Coughing
area, a victim will sense a sudden
stricture in this area-Nature's way
of signaling to prevent passage of
the gas to the lungs. At this point,


, Water Distribution Grade 1 Certification ADEQ Practice Exam
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_78tfea

the victim must attempt to do two
things: get out of the area of the
leak, proceeding upwind, and to take
only very short breaths through the
mouth. Normal breathing will cause
__________, which must be prevented
if possible.

13. Chlorine gas causes suffocation, con- Lungs
striction of the chest, tightness
in the throat, and edema of the
______________.

14. _______________ available chlorine is Free
very effective in killing bacteria.

15. How should an operator store an Upright
empty chlorine cylinder? ____________,
tagged as empty.

16. If a chlorine leak occurs, where will Bottom
chlorine gas accumulate? Near the
____________ of the tank.

17. What effect does chlorine gas have Fatigue
on the sense of smell? It produces
olfactory _______________.

18. What is the primary safety concern Gas
when using chlorine gas as opposed
to calcium hypochlorite or sodium
hypochlorite? The potential for a
_____________ leak.

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